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La Maison du Chocolat: Single-origin chocolate mousse

As part of its fall collection, La Maison du Chocolat has introduced a new single-origin dark chocolate mousse. Head chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau has created a light, yet lusciously intense chocolate dessert made with 100-per-cent Peruvian chocolate known for its fresh taste and delicate notes of black fruits. Aptly named “mousse de choc,” the new chocolate mousse features … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat: Single-origin chocolate mousse

La Maison du Chocolat: An Easter chocolate atelier

To celebrate Easter 2014, Nicolas Cloiseau, Master Chef of La Maison du Chocolat, has crafted a magical chocolate atelier run by playful Easter bunnies. Turning the world of sculpted chocolate upside down, Chef Cloiseau’s mischievous rabbits rub elbows with a delectable assortment of chocolate pastries, éclairs and macarons. The scene is brimming with many of … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat: An Easter chocolate atelier

Chocolate Unwrapped, by Sarah Jane Evans

For anyone curious about the fascinating history of chocolate, or for those looking for a how-to primer on tasting, Sarah Jane Evans’ Chocolate Unwrapped is a captivating and informative read. This well-researched and beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of chocolate. The introduction is teeming with interesting anecdotes and facts about chocolate history, geography, botany … Continue reading Chocolate Unwrapped, by Sarah Jane Evans

La Maison du Chocolat: A midwinter night’s dream

A chocolate showpiece as intricate as clockwork, a gold leaf-covered chocolate pendant, a tasty advent calendar and a dense chocolate bûche de Noël are the highlights of La Maison du Chocolat‘s 2013 Christmas collection. Created by Master Chef Nicolas Cloiseau, the collection’s signature confection is an elaborately handcrafted six-kilogram dark chocolate showpiece packed with gourmet roasted nuts … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat: A midwinter night’s dream

Paris Design Week: Géométrie Gourmande

La Maison du Chocolat is taking part in the third edition of Paris Design Week, which runs from September 9-15, 2013. At the invitation of MOST, a new fashion, luxury and design magazine, La Maison du Chocolat’s Chef Nicolas Cloiseau has created some striking geometric designs made of chocolate. Photographs of Cloiseau’s designs, taken by … Continue reading Paris Design Week: Géométrie Gourmande

Duo de Ganaches: Andalousie/Yuzu

La Maison du Chocolat‘s springtime duo de ganaches pairs Menton lemon and Japanese wild yuzu (misho yuzu). Inspired by the tanginess and flavour of these two citrus fruits, chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau has reworked the classic Andalousie ganache recipe created by Robert Linxe, founder of La Maison du Chocolat. Ganache noire Andalousie (dark chocolate Andalusia ganache) … Continue reading Duo de Ganaches: Andalousie/Yuzu

La Maison du Chocolat pop-up store at Printemps de la Mode

La Maison du Chocolat is setting up a pop-up store in the Printemps department store on boulevard Haussmann (9th arr.). In addition to daily chocolate demonstrations, the 80-square-metre temporary venue, designed as a chocolate “tasting area,” will offer a full range of the company’s gourmet chocolates, pastries, macarons and ice cream, along with hot and … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat pop-up store at Printemps de la Mode